A Rain Washed Morning At Saul Kere

The rain had arrived the previous night.

After weeks of dusty roads, tired trees, and that familiar summer haze hanging over Bangalore, the overnight showers changed everything. By morning, the city looked washed clean, fresh, and alive again. So I headed to Saul Kere.

On weekends, Saul Kere is usually full of birdwatchers scanning every branch for movement. But this weekday morning, I had the place almost entirely to myself. Just me and the birds slowly coming alive after the rain.

And what a morning it turned out to be.

Even the common birds somehow looked brighter after the rain.

Here are a few frames from that peaceful weekday morning at Saul Kere.

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The first bird of the day was this beautiful female Asian Koel. She sat quietly on a branch while the surrounding trees echoed with endless “koo...ooo” calls from excited males. It sounded like there were multiple suitors nearby, each trying their luck.

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The sky slowly turned shades of orange and gold while the trees stood in silhouette against the glowing morning sun.

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A Wire tailed Swallow took a quiet break on a wire.

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Dusky Crag Martins were constantly flying low over the water.

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Meanwhile, an Oriental Darter, better known as the Snake Bird, was having a far more successful morning.

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An Indian Silverbill posed briefly on a thorny branch, looking completely unbothered by the sharp spikes around it.

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A tiny Pale billed Flowerpecker paused briefly. Tiny birds, tiny patience window.

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The Asian Green Bee eaters were putting on quite a show in the golden morning light.

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A female Small Minivet posed beautifully.

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A Scaly breasted Munia clung gently to the grass.

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The Rufous Treepie was impossible to ignore that morning. Loud calls, constant movement, and plenty of attitude as it hopped around the trees demanding attention.

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A Shikra suddenly sliced through the quiet morning, sending smaller birds into instant panic mode.

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A Yellow billed Babbler posed briefly between its usual noisy conversations.

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A Black rumped Flameback clung to a tree trunk, completely focused on its search for breakfast.

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A Spotted Owlet sat quietly watching the world wake up around it.

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A Common Tailorbird turned out to be the final sighting of the morning. Tiny, restless, and always busy, it felt like a fitting little farewell before I packed up and headed home from a peaceful morning at Saul Kere.

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That wrapped up a wonderful weekday morning at Saul Kere after the much needed rain. Quiet trails, fresh greenery, and plenty of beautiful bird moments made it a memorable one.

Hope you enjoyed this post. Do leave a comment and let me know which sighting or frame you liked the most.